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X-Force Movie Could be R-Rated Thanks to Deadpool Success
Well, that didn't take very long.
Just a few days after Deadpool's record-breaking haul at the box-office (the biggest opening for a video released in Feb, the biggest opening for the R-rated film, the biggest starting weekend in Last century Fox history and the most important opening of any X-Men movie), studios are already changing to the massive success of the R-rated superhero film as well as adjusting accordingly. X-Men along with Deadpool producer Simon Kinberg has said that although he doesn't notice the X-Men universe changing significantly after Deadpool's good results, he said he could possibly definitely see one more mutant-oriented superhero film obtaining an R-rating.
Kinberg told Collider at the post-screening Q&A of Deadpool, "X-Force I saw being R-rated." As if he could immediately perception his quote would definitely spread far and wide over the internet, Kinberg clarified, "I'michael saying I could imagine a new universe in which [X-Force is actually R-rated]." Yes, but when you're the producer of the X-Force film, it's your creativeness that makes these things transpire.
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds said that an X-Force movie is his "priority" and now that he's the new golden son at Fox, you could expect that priority being coming sooner rather than later. First up, though, would be Deadpool 2, which includes already gotten the greenlight and, according Mr. Pool himself in the post-credits scene, will include Cable connection, the leader of The X-Force.
Interestingly ample, Deadpool was originally not really part of Fox's options for the X-Force movie. The particular studio was making a project with movie director Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2) and a choice that included Wire, Domino, Feral, Cannonball and Warpath. But with a $135 million cracking open under his gear, you can bet Deadpool are going to be the star of this movie.
If Fox at some point does decide to progress with an R-rated X-Force film, you may bet it probably won't be the last of which. There have already been rumblings which Warner Bros. may be looking to add additional footage to Suicide Squad, actually shot as a PG-13 motion picture, to get that special R-rating.


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CAIRNS, Australia -- The most powerful cyclone to strike northeastern Australia in nearly a century howled inland early Thursday, tearing off roofs, flattening trees and cutting electricity to more than 170,000 people.
As the sun rose after a night of furious winds and torrential rain, authorities advised residents to stay indoors until safety could be assessed in the still-dangerous conditions. Police said utility and transportation teams were surveying the extent of damage.
"They're doing that as rapidly as they can ... so they can give us the all clear to let people onto the roads and back to their homes," Cairns police superintendent Brian Connors said.
The eye of Cyclone Yasi roared ashore just after midnight at the small resort town of Mission Beach in Queensland state, battering the coast known to tourists as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef with heavy rain and howling winds gusting to 186 mph.
"Vegetation has been reduced to sticks," said Sgt. Dan Gallagher, Mission Beach officer in charge.
Strong winds and torrential rain still battered towns in the early morning, making it too dangerous to venture far outside homes and evacuation centers and determine the extent of property damage. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.
Dangerous storm front
Cyclone Yasi has been downgraded as it moves across Queensland state but remains a dangerous storm front, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
Damaging winds of above 55 mph are continuing along the coast and inland, and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh urged residents to seek shelter as the storm approached.
"We have people safe and sound today who would have been in the path of danger last night if they hadn't listened to the warnings," she said. "There is no room for complacency. It may be weakening but it is still a powerful storm and can and will bring danger to your communities. Please don't take this lightly."
Yasi compounded the suffering for Queensland, waterlogged by months of flooding that killed 35 people and inundated hundreds of communities.
The cyclone struck far north of the flood zone, but the Bureau of Meteorology warned it could flood new areas of the state.
About 175,000 people were without power, and restoring it would be a major priority when the storm had fully passed, Bligh said, but urged patience as it could be days if not weeks before power was restored in some regions.
"This has been ... a terrifying experience, but this morning because so many of them did take precautions, it seems that we certainly kept people safe in those centers and I'm very pleased about that," Bligh said. She added most damage assessments were not yet available.
More than 10,000 people fled to 20 evacuation centers in a danger zone stretching 190 miles (300 kilometers), amid strong warnings in the past two days. Many others moved in with family or friends in safer locations. Still, authorities prepared for the worst, including serious damage devastation and possible deaths.
Amid the chaos, a bit of happy news: a baby girl was born at a Cairns evacuation center just before dawn, after a three-hour labor.
Cairns councilor Linda Cooper said the healthy baby was delivered by a midwife who happened to also be at the evacuation center. It is the second child for Akiko Pruss, a Japanese woman who lives in Cairns with her husband. The baby has not yet been given a name, but will not be named for Cyclone Yasi.
"Akiko doesn't like that name at all," Cooper said.
Witnesses reported roofs being ripped off, buildings shaking and trees flattened under the power of the winds. Officials said the storm surge would flood some places to roof level.
"This is a cyclone of savagery and intensity," Prime Minister Julia Gillard said in a nationally televised news conference as the storm moved toward the coast. "People are facing some really dreadful hours in front of them."
The storm's front was about 300 miles (500 kilometers) across, with the worst of the winds expected to lash the coast for up to four hours, although blustery conditions and heavy rain could last for a day.
"It's such a big storm -- it's a monster, killer storm," Bligh had said Wednesday, adding that the only previous cyclone measured in the state at such strength was in 1918. "This impact is likely to be more life-threatening than any experienced during recent generations."
In the city of Cairns, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Mission Beach and about 1,700 miles (2,730 kilometers) north of Sydney, guests at a waterfront hotel took cover in the central ballroom as lights flickered. Staff members handed out flashlights and pinned curtains shut over windows in danger of shattering.
Tourist Barbara Maskei, 49, of Germany, lay on the ballroom floor under a sheet reading a book, as her 20-year-old daughter, Annette, and husband, Peter, dozed beside her. For her, there would be no sleep. "I like to keep my eyes open," she said as the wind roared outside.
The staff distracted people with the movie "Music and Lyrics" playing on a giant screen. Some tried to sleep through the noise of the movie, wailing children and talking.
In Innisfail, a town about 55 miles (90 kilometers) south of Cairns that was nearly in the direct path of the storm, Mayor Bill Shannon said he saw the roof torn off near the local government building where about 500 people were sheltered.
Storm surges of at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) were likely and would almost certainly cause coastal flooding, forecasters said, adding that up to 28 inches (700 millimeters) of rain could fall within hours in some areas.
At highest risk was an area about 150 miles (240 kilometers) long between Cairns and the sugar cane-growing town of Ingham, the bureau said. The storm was forecast to continue inland at cyclone strength for two days and gradually weaken. It was unclear what the damage to the Great Barrier Reef would be, experts said.
Warnings stretched as far away as Townsville, which is slightly larger than Cairns and about 190 miles (300 kilometers) to the south, and Mount Isa, about 500 miles (800 kilometers) inland.
Australia's huge, sparsely populated tropical north is battered annually by about six cyclones -- called typhoons throughout much of Asia and hurricanes in the Western hemisphere. Building codes have been strengthened since Cyclone Tracy devastated the city of Darwin in 1974, killing 71 in one of Australia's worst natural disasters.

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Mother-in-law is taking Lovastatin, Atorvastatin and Altoprev for high cholesterol. I am wondering if it is normal to take these three meds together or if we should talk to the doctor to see if she was to stop one of them before taking the other. She is in her lat 70's and sometimes forgets if she is suppose to stop one.
Should you be taking 3 cholesterol meds at once. Lovastatin, Altorvastatin and Altoprev?
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Good god no--- Does that doctor get kick backs from nursing homes? statin has severe side effects- notice the statin is at the end of the name of 2 meds. Try: dementia, type 2 diabetes, skin breakouts of the face and in the mouth, aching joints, severe muscle spasms, Achilles tendon goes out within 9 months, circulation problems that cause gangrene-amputation, increased chances of falling, muscle weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, severe kidney and liver damage, peripheral neuropathy which is feeling pins and needles like your feet are asleep, It really, really hurts. The pelvic area seems especially prone to aching and hurting, urinating dark or black- or not even being able to urinate, dry mouth. It ruined my life-some people never have side effects-now the recommended dosage is 10 mgs a day. Go to spacedoc.com for a complete list. A NBC doctor said that she would never take it and won't prescribe something she won't take herself.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829473038212118995.post729258340851690593..comments2017-10-10T04:48:09.072-05:00Comments on Write Me A World: Chase What You LoveNicolehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829473038212118995.post-54609885255418943392011-09-10T21:59:23.432-05:002011-09-10T21:59:23.432-05:00Callie - Hi there and thanks! TL - I hope so too....Callie - Hi there and thanks!

TL - I hope so too. It was great to be able to point her to a great writing resource.

Laila - Good to meet you, too!Nicolehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829473038212118995.post-51102321041554729782011-09-10T17:48:17.591-05:002011-09-10T17:48:17.591-05:00Hey there fellow Fantasy writer who drives parents...Hey there fellow Fantasy writer who drives parents insane with his passion for history. I've found you in the Campaign and am following you. Happy to meet you.Laila Knighthttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829473038212118995.post-24968566310001440852011-09-09T11:49:30.438-05:002011-09-09T11:49:30.438-05:00This is great, Nicole! I would've said the sam...This is great, Nicole! I would've said the same thing, as a fellow history major! And I love how you told the student where your writing group meets. That's so cool. Hope she makes it!TL Conwayhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829473038212118995.post-44407573835659707262011-09-08T20:53:55.490-05:002011-09-08T20:53:55.490-05:00Great story! I tagged you on my blog: http://calli...Great story! I tagged you on my blog:
http://calliekingston.blogspot.com/2011/09/ive-been-tagged.html
What are ten random things about you?Callie Kingstonhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829473038212118995.post-7429239257179192762011-09-08T15:26:25.013-05:002011-09-08T15:26:25.013-05:00GK - I agree! I loved having history as a double m...GK - I agree! I loved having history as a double major. Hopefully you can figure out how to squeeze in some fun electives.

Brenda - Hi! Nice to meet you, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the post. Love your comments about history. I'm the same way - it's such a great source of inspiration. See ya 'round the Campaign!Nicolehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829473038212118995.post-31784051606369707562011-09-07T22:43:52.743-05:002011-09-07T22:43:52.743-05:00Hi Nicole! Oh my, I really love this post! So true...Hi Nicole! Oh my, I really love this post! So true, and inspiring, and funny! Makes me want to run out and get a history degree. But I sure do love history and I find all kinds of ways to discover marvelous details, stories, & emotions from history.

I'm a fellow campaigner in Fantasy & YA. I'm not in your groups, but I wanted the fun of getting to know more writers. It's so great to meet you!

I enjoyed reading about you in your ABOUT ME tab - you sound so friendly and wonderful! And I love your background! - I love maps, especially old ones.Brenda Sillshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829473038212118995.post-76744532834356614912011-09-07T11:49:33.814-05:002011-09-07T11:49:33.814-05:00Haha, great story! So much for easing the anxiety ...Haha, great story! So much for easing the anxiety of that worried father. =P

I think double majors are a good idea, simply because (realistically) undergraduate degrees aren't exactly all that useful (especially in science; if you want to go anywhere, you need a Masters, and if you get a Masters, you're pretty much sending yourself on the path to a PhD). So you might as well get ahead of the game and do as much as possible with your bachelor's degree.

Unfortunately, my elective space is pretty limited, so I can't do everything I want to do (e.g. I wanted to continue French after high school, but I have no space for it). Oh well.GKJeyasinghamhttps://email@example.com


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Former reality star Kate Gosselin opened up on her decision to send one of her kids away on a learning program.
"Collin has special needs," the former "Kate Plus 8" star told People. "[There's] a fairly fluid diagnosis of what those needs are, but he needs to learn certain strategies to help him deal with things. This has been a struggle we've had for a very long time, and it's one I've dealt with on my own. I've felt very alone in this. By the same token, it's not something that has only impacted me or him – our entire family has been impacted."
The mom of eight kids with ex-husband Jon Gosselin said she misses her son every day.
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Nappy Riddem performed on The Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center in DC on February 12th, 2014 – Click thru to watch three great live videos from that performance, professional quality too!!
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PROFILE: DR. PAMELA SCHRAMM, Brookfield Vision Care
"I liked what I saw taking place in the region. New businesses, condominiums and other sites under development convinced me that Brookfield was a region where I could grow a practice."
— Dr. Pam Schramm, owner, Brookfield Vision Care
Smart planning, plenty of resources to help new business owners get started, and fast and pleasant dealings with local officials make Dr. Pamela Schramm delighted she bought a practice in Brookfield.
"Brookfield has done a great job with business development," Schramm says. "The quality of services is high, and Town Hall, the Police Department and the Chamber of Commerce have all proven invaluable."
Schramm, who knew nothing about the Brookfield region, first worked at the practice she later purchased. After getting to know the region — and watching community leaders make smart commercial planning decisions — Schramm decided to purchase her own space so she could grow her business further.
That Brookfield enjoys a thriving business environment is now well known in Western Connecticut. But according to Schramm, another big reason she's been able to grow the business is that the regional amenities — and attitudes — are outstanding.
"The quality of life is simply outstanding," she says. "Many of my employees were born and raised in the region, and others came and refuse to leave," Schramm laughs. Her employees — and her patients' families — are committed to the region and focused on quality education.
Western Connecticut is a "fantastic place to raise kids. There are no traffic problems, it is easy and convenient to get everywhere, and it's not as expensive when compared to other nearby regions," she says.
Unlike other communities in the New York City metro area, Schramm notes that families in the Brookfield area tend to stay put after their kids leave for college.
"The taxes in northern Fairfield County are much different and everything costs less," she says. "Property taxes and rent costs are lower, and the quality of the region's population is high. People invest in and care for their homes, and are able to do so for less money."
The result? Schramm feels she is able to provide a much better standard of care for her patients because they have more income to spend on important testing. In addition, because the work ethic of her employees is extremely high — and it's easy to find people with the same commitment to high quality work and customer service — growth and success have come naturally.
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I wanted to let you all know about a trilogy I read last week called the 'Imperial Trilogy' written by Mark Robson.
Book 1 of the series is called Imperial Spy and revolves around Femke, a kick-ass female spy who is entrusted with a foreign mission by the new Emperor Surabar. However, things take a turn when she framed for two murders in the foreign land. The only people to help her are, Reynik, a young soldier and anyone else he can rope in to help.
Book 2 of the trilogy is called Imperial Assassin and follows Reynik on his mission to help the Emperor take down the Guild of Assassins. With the help of Femke, he has three weeks to train before infiltrating the Guild, which over centuries no-one has found.
Book 3, the final book of Robson's series is called Imperial Traitor and starts where Imperial Assassin leaves off. Reynik and Femke must come up with the a plan to take out the Guild once and for all. I'd advise not to go to the Goodreads page and read the blurb until you have read the first and second book.
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The GAA have again reiterated their commitment to the ongoing educational development of its players and members by announcing details of the 2017/2018 GAA National Student Bursary scheme.
Now in its eleventh year, the scheme is open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course and are not on any other form of scholarship.
They do need to be actively involved in GAA in their education establishment and there is a special focus this year on those involved in coaching and administration within their communities as well as just those on the field of play.
To date the GAA has invested over €2 million in the ten years that the Bursary Schemes have been in existence.
The schemes are administered by the respective Provincial Councils and recipients will again be selected based on a range of criteria, including their playing, coaching or administrative commitments to the GAA.
Each bursary granted will be for €750 with the final amount yet to be confirmed in Ulster.
The closing dates for applications is Friday October 6th.
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Digital installation that presents human's life into the network system. A constant flow shows the connections between voice and data. However, this is not the way we experience the network. It is enriched by the incorporation of feelings, wishes and human needs as well as vibration, emotions, to sum up, the "human inside".
The flows of data extend, widen and change shape such as dancers to the sound of music, while they mix with the human being's life, using color, light and movement transforming the physical into the digital.
Technique: real time 3D rendering and visualization motor from a big data capturing platform.
The installation was designed and produced for the Orange stand during the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, and represents the transformation that the digital evolution produces on human relations through the use of Orange networks and its multiple applications used for doing business, fun, home, technology or communicating with the family among others.
Network Dancers #9 offers a real time artistic visualization of how Orange networks are working on a non-stop activity every day in the Spanish territory.
Thanks to the data of 80,000 antennas, the installation identifies all the information about uses of voice and data of the 3G and 4G Orange networks.
With Network Dancers #9 we are moving away from the indifferent and cold view of technology and datas, representing a more human and artistic way of living the technology and the Digital Revolution.
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The network operators have access to dozens of data about the network and its use, however when analyzing it, human beings are not considered that essential. We think they are numbers and metrics without soul or context even though they are the ones that actually dictate our lives and the life of the network itself. We associate physical properties to each and every one of the numbers that give them position, speed, acceleration, form granting colors into our physical and digital life.
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We use the big data technology to capture in real time all the information from the Spanish network as well as the information of its users. Through this platform, we can capture and visualize big amounts of data that we will later connect automatically to a visualization motor that also operates consecutively in real time.
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- Acid Reflux Treatment
- Blood in the Urine in Men
- Causes of Impotence
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Constipation in Adults
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Passing Urine
- Intestinal Gas Guide
- Loss of Control of Urine in Men
- Lumps or Pain Within the Scrotum
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Painful or Frequent Urination in Men
- Penis Pain, Sores, Discharge or Lumps
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain or Itching
- Recurring Abdominal Pain
- Sexual Problems in Men
- Treatment of Impotence
- Understanding New and Severe Abdominal Pain
- Understanding PSA
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- ideally recommandation letter from ur former landlord,
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The Christian Faith: A Quick Guide to Understanding Its Inter-Workings is just that: a quick and concise explanation to what the Christian faith is all about and how it all works.
Life is full of uncertainties and filled with questions to how one should live their life. The Christian Faith addresses these issues.
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From the beginning of time, humans have always searched for meaning and purpose in life. Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? What difference does my existence make to anyone? As we search for answers to these questions; we find our world-view and life values beginning to form in our minds. Many people discover spiritual issues arising within this search; and they begin to turn to religion for answers. This may expose them to sifting their way through many world religions and religious cults in the hope of finding answers to their important questions that never go away. If you find yourself in this quest, or if you are just curious, The Christian Faith: A Quick Guide to Understanding its Inter-workings is just for you. We will talk about the nature of Christianity; its origins; its fundamental principles; its foundational teachings; and how it answers questions for your everyday life.
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Josh and Megan's wedding was one for the books! The day was filled with sunshine, beauty, and love. Their joy was immeasurable. They celebrated their new beginning as husband and wife on the most idyllic farm at the foothill of the mountain surrounded by their nearest and dearest. Family and friends watched them vow to commit the rest of their lives to each other and their love then they celebrated. What a celebration it was!!!! There was dancin', moonshinin', and lovin' all night long. It was one of those nights you never want to end!
I couldn't have been happier to be the one to document this beautiful celebration. Prior to the wedding Megan stressed the fact that she wanted me to have fun (even though I'd be photographing). I don't see how it's possible to have had any more fun being there, celebrating and getting to document everything!! Thank you, Megan and Josh, for including me in your beautiful day!
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Ensign No. 735 Digital Dual-Tach Sync
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Testing the Tachometer's
Trigger Threshold Adjustment
Your Ensign's tachometer trigger threshold has been factory adjusted to the optimum level
for the vast majority of marine engine pulse sources. However, under some circumstances
readjustment may be required.
After installing your Model 735 or 750 and setting the pulse rate and other calibration
switches, start the engine. Keeping the transmission in "neutral", advance the
throttle from idle through maximum RPM* in 500 RPM steps and then gradually return the
throttle to idle.
*DO not increase RPM beyond engine manufacturer's rated maximum RPM.
During this test, monitor the tach reading. It should increase steadily as the throttle is
advanced to maximum RPM, and should decrease steadily as the throttle is backed down to
idle. If you are checking out an Ensign 735 installation, repeat this test for the second
If at any point during the test, the tach readout suddenly begins to display rpm
readings that obviously are erroneous, the Trigger Threshold must be adjusted. Usually the
erroneous reading will be a sudden jump to 2 or 3 times the actual rpm, and then a
resumption of correct readout when rpm is raised.
The primary cause of this sudden erroneous reading is a "noisy" pulse
signal from the engine due to dirty alternator contacts, worn brushes or ignition points,
poor connections or other pulse source fault. Therefore, instead of a clean pulse which
the tach counts as "one pulse", a noisy pulse may appear as two or more pulses
-- all of which the tach circuit counts. Both the Ensign 735 and the 750 have a very
sophisticated input filter network that "cleans" all but the very noisiest
signals which will result in the symptom noted above. If this check is completed
satisfactorily no adjustment of the Trigger Threshold is necessary. However, if Trigger
Threshold adjustment is needed, proceed with the following steps:
1.) Disconnect power to Ensign.
2) Remove the Back Plate to gain access to the Trigger Threshold control which is
identified as "R8' on the printed circuit board. It is located to the left of the
calibration switches (see drawing below.)
3.) Depending on the nature and characteristics of the noise on the signal pulse it may be
necessary to increase or decrease the Trigger Threshold level from the factory setting.
Therefore, start by rotating R8 clockwise a few degrees using a small insulated
screwdriver and repeat the check out procedure noted above. If the condition improves
continue slight clockwise adjustments of R8 until Proper operation is achieved. Obviously,
if clockwise rotation of R8 worsens the condition, proceed from the factory setting with
counter-clockwise adjustments of R8 until proper operation is achieved.
4.) Replace the back plate.
NOTE: No further adjustments of the Trigger
Threshold should be
necessary unless there is a significant change
in the pulse
signal characteristics. Also such a major pulse
signal change
should be viewed as a potential problem with the
engine's pulse
source and appropriate corrective action taken.
1. Unit inoperative - no LCD segments activated.
a. Ignition switch not on (especially with twin engines, make sure ignition switch
connected to 735 is on).
b. Check fuse or circuit breaker in the power supply circuit
c. Check power connection for correct voltage (11 V. min. 16 V max) and polarity
(negative ground).
d Make sure connections are clean and free from corrosion.
2. No tachometer reading.
a. Check connections to engine tach lead(s) and engine pulse source(s).
b. Adjust Trigger Threshold -
3. Tachometer reading obviously incorrect (i.e. lower or higher than actual engine rpm).
a. Incorrect pulse setting (switches A1, A2, and A3) for the engine used. See page 5.
b. Low power supply voltage (below 11 VDC).
c. Weak pulse signal from engine pulse source due to poor connections or defective pulse
d. Erratic pulse signal adjust trigger threshold .
General Use of Switch "A"
Al TACH CALIBRATION
A4 TEST (Off = Normal; On = Test Mode)
Off = 10 rpm
On = 20 rpm
A6 Not used Leave in OFF position.
** The tachometer readout RESOLUTION can be set by internal switching to
either 10 or 20 rpm increments. This permits precise engine idle speed adjustment at the
10 rpm resolution setting, and a 20 rpm setting for a more steady tachometer readout
during turns and rough water operation when the engine(s) are working at greatly varying
It is important to match the tachometer pulse setting to your engine(s). With the ENSIGN's
power lead disconnected, remove the rear cover to expose the small DIP switch. Find your
engine type in the table below and set the switch accordingly. For specific outboard model
numbers see separate matching chart enclosed.
Al A2 A3
2 cyl. 4 cyl.
on on on
3 cyl. 6 cyl.
-- 3
on on off
4 cyl. 8 cyl.
4 on
off on
10 Pole Alt.
on off off
6cyl. 12 Pole
6 off on
16 Pole Alt. 1.0:1
8 off on
1.5:1 12
off off on
2.0:1 16
off off off
* For diesel engines with industry standard (SAE) 7/8-18 thread tachometer takeoff use,
Diesel Sender Assembly No AS-DO364 for each engine. Will operate with most other diesel
engines including Volvo, contact factory for specs.
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Encompassed by the fjord and gorgeous mountains, Oslo stands as Norway's historic capital city brimming with world renowned cultural institutions, architecture, and picturesque parks. Due to its northern latitude, the city experiences inconsistent amounts of daylight depending on the season—during midsummer, the sun can shine for weeks without completely setting and thus bring temperate weather. Conversely, the middle of winter may experience sunlight for only a few hours resulting in colder weather appropriate for skiing and ice skating.
Celebrated as one of the leading art capitals in Europe, Oslo is home to an abundance of galleries, history museums, and notable structural designs. A few prominent cultural centers to visit include the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet; Vikingskipshuset (Viking Ship Museum); and Nasjonalgalleriet (National Gallery) which displays artwork by numerous master painters such as Pablo Picasso and El Greco. Architectural marvels like the medieval castle Akershus Festning (Akershus Fortress) and grand residence of the current Norwegian monarch Slottet (Royal Palace) serve as majestic reminders of Oslo's past. Enveloping Slottet is Slottsparken (Palace Park), a green park replete with lovely paths and creeks. Visitors with a penchant for winter activities should head over to the Spikersuppa Skating Rink, Oslo Winter Park, or Korketrekkeren, a tobogganing track.
Beyond its city center, Oslo features several diverse boroughs and nearby islands with unique scenery and ambiance. Aker Brygge is an Oslo neighborhood which was formerly a shipyard that has transformed into a popular boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants. Located toward central Oslo, Grønland is another neighborhood that offers a charming vibe with affordable multicultural markets, bars, and dining options. At Oslofjorden (Oslo Fjord), a stretch of waterway situated on the southeastern part of the city, visitors can immerse themselves in outdoorsy activities such as kayaking, fishing, and sailing. Only a short ferry ride from the city proper, the island of Langøyene and monastery ruins at Hovedøya are just two of several attractions along Oslofjorden that are ready for exploration.
In contrast to Oslo's many distinguished historic buildings, the city's accommodations are modern and comfortable. Lodgings such as the Scandic Holmenkollen Park built in the prominent Dragon Style and the traditional Hotell Bondeheimen provide beautiful views of the city. Visitors seeking a more relaxed alternative should check out beautifully furnished, spacious vacation rentals on Tripping.com. From deluxe apartments overlooking the sea to exclusive flats that are just a stroll away from Oslo Central Station, Tripping has hundreds of listings to choose from. Let Tripping assist you in discovering your home away from home at Oslo.
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The weather may not be on the same page but it is spring over here at Style Maker Fabrics! After two weeks of amazing inspiration during our Spring Style Tour 2018, it's time to get sewing and be ready for Me Made May next month. Who's with us? As a handy resource, here is a recap of each stop of […]Read more


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Thanks, everyone for your comments and stories about pro rides turning out well yesterday. Not that I am going into pro rides with trepidation, I am excited about it, but it's nice to have the support for that decision anyway.
No Connor news to report today, but I feel like I have enough CrossFitting equestrians following this blog that you won't mind a Nicole update. (I linked pretty much everything in this post so you can find explanations if you need them.)
|A "dramatic" 2013 regionals re-enactment of our usual roles: she's smiling, and I'm looking at my phone which sets off alerts for every warmup, workout, and meeting of hers over four days.
The Open (five weeks of qualifying workouts that over 200,000 people participated in) ended last night, and Nicole ended up tied with Julie for first in the Central East Regional:
|I seriously danced around my living room with my dog when I got that text!
And even more astounding, her 15.5 workout (one of the hardest CrossFit workouts I've ever done, Jessica!) moved her up a bunch of places on the worldwide leaderboard, and she ended up 13th in the world (pending some score validations, of course):
Going to the Regional competition in Minneapolis means I'll have to miss out on our local eventing club's rated event and T3D, but I've been with her for every Regionals and Games so far, and I'm not going to break my streak for a horse show!
|Here we go again!
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As one of the most pivotal and extended battle scenes in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Battle for Helms Deep has etched its own special place in popular culture. Now the work of an amazingly dedicated lego enthusiast GoelKim has brought that moment to life in 3D, using over 150,000 lego pieces, and taking four months to complete. Take a look:
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To help you ensure you have a great time, we've put together some last-minute information to remind you the when, where and how:
Boarding finishes at 18:45, and departure soon after that, with or without you! Arrive in plenty of time, preferably around 18:00, and you should be fine!
You can find the pier here: https://tfl.gov.uk/hub/stop/930GTMP/tower-pier/. Nearest Tube is Tower Hill, followed by Monument/Bank.
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Oxytocin is my favorite word. And its meaning gives us more to celebrate. So, what is oxytocin? Oxytocin, otherwise known as the "love hormone" is typically associated with these two motherly functions; childbirth and breastfeeding. It is a hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates […]
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Innovation with medical technologies and procedures plays a critical role in expanding treatment options, which can include medical tourism. For example, The International Orthopedic Group in Doral, Florida, USA uses minimally invasive surgery and regional block anesthesia to reduce the post-operative recovery time. In the former, minimal incisions are made, which reduces tissue damage. This makes the procedure more applicable to medical tourism patients. Similarly, regional block anesthesia makes the procedure easier on the patient and less of an ordeal. For the clinic, this dramatically increases the market it can address.
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Welcome to Hotel UNO's flagship hotel. Sacha's Hotel UNO marks the beginning of a new kind of city hotel, one that provides 5-star rooms at an unbeatable price. Its ideal location on Sukhumvit Road makes Sacha's Hotel UNO the perfect base to rest and regenerate after a day at work. The Asoke Skytrain and subway stations–only a short walk away–puts you within minutes of Bangkok's business and financial districts, as well as the city's exciting shopping and nightlife areas.
• Check In : 14:00
• Check Out : 12:00
• GMT Time : +07:00 - Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh,Jakarta
• Short Walk to BTS Sky Train station
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• 10 minutes from Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre
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• 15 Minutes from Sathorn and Silom Road
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Jun 2016
Yeo, Huie Pin, Mervyn
The hotel itself is excellent for its price. Unbeatable location as it's minutes from both the BTS and MRT. What's important is requesting for the right room in the right building as they have the main and annex building. For peace and quiet, probably the highest floor away from the elevator and not facing the street. The deluxe room has more space, proper table and chair for your laptop. The superior room I had in the annex building has no door for the shower which meant water could get out on the floor, a chair and table that's not meant for working but it's great for the budget traveler.
May 2016
Ng, Si Cheung Danny
Hong Kong
Location is good. Room is clean. The only thing happened to me and my friends rooms were the air-condition is not cold enough or I might say its hot.
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Jessica Benavides Canepa is an American journalist (native New Yorker) currently based in Europe with a focus is on luxury travel, food and fashion. I've lived in several international cities and visited over 50. My published online/print credits include Hemispheres, Four Seasons Magazine, Nat Geo, BBC Travel, Jetsetter, Marie Claire, Vice Munchies, Luxury Travel Mag and CNN Travel, among others.
Collection of articles published at BBC, CNN, Marie Claire and Hemispheres, among others.


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George Laurence Nelson
"Life for Laurence was a full one. He mastered the skill of painting, whether it was a landscape or a portrait, a page out of nature, a mural or one of the myriads of flowers he would grow to study and paint. With oil and water color under mastery, he turned to lithography and found it no great challenge.
Perhaps the secret behind Laurence Nelson was his mother, Alice Hirschberg. C. Y. Turner and William Merritt Chase claimed that she was America's greatest woman artist and a woman truly liberated – a master of painting in oil and water color, etching and wood engraving, designer of fashion, magazine illustrator, collaborator with Turner and Chase in some of their greatest works.
George Laurence Nelson came by his talent from a rich heritage, but he was who he was because his mother taught him how to live, how to dream, how to draw and encouraged his love for art and music (he played five instruments and had a rich voice)."
"Second to her were his mentors James Whistler and John Sargent. They taught him through their writings and paintings how to work with tools, how to reverence the brush and its stroke, how to see life as it is meant to be lived, how to share a vision however delicate with others. That he learned well from them is evident in the very early painting he did of his mother, a work often attributed to Sargent.
Long is the list of those who boast of his friendship, ownership of one of his paintings, of those who acclaim him as a good neighbor always interested in the welfare of his house, his district, his community."
"The likes of George Laurence Nelson is not likely again, at least not in numbers. His dry humor, quick step, long stride, shy smile, twinkling eye, warm handshake, effervescent conversation, enthusiasm for the new, deep humility when faced with praise, amazement when sought after for interview or one of his works – all these and more spell out this resident of Seven Hearths, who so loved this spot of history that he left it so others might share in its beauty and significance.
He knew his origins, appreciated his many talents, knew well his life's mission, and he could and did take pride in what he accomplished, whether it might be a gold medal, a comment from his peer, an international recognition.
His was a gentleness fashioned and tempered by the three loves of his life: his mother, his wife, his 'mistress' art. He has taken his place in American history as one of the ten greatest portrait painters and one of the all-time lithographers, but he has taken his place in Kent and its history, not because of his international stature or reputation in American Art; rather because he chose to live here, share himself as a warm genuine human person who knew how to love and be loved, and finally to be buried in the land he loved so well – Kent."
William Dolan Fletcher
February 11, 1978
The First Congregational Church
Kent, Connecticut
After his death, Nelson's popularity waned considerably. His reputation now falls far short of what it was during his prolific career. The Kent Historical Society has embarked on a mission to restore him to his rightful place in the annals of American art. To that end, we have recently donated carefully selected pieces to The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT, The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT, The New Britain (CT) Museum of American Art and the Newington-Cropsey Foundation in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.
In July, 2008, we had a fundraising exhibit of his work at the Morrison Gallery in Kent, where visitors previously unacquainted with his art were stunned by its beauty and genius.
In addition, we are trying to increase our knowledge of the whereabouts of other Nelson pieces, and will welcome communication from owners of any his treasures. As of this writing in 2012, we have made the acquaintance of many knowledgeable members of the art community who are very enthusiastic about Nelson's work. We are assembling a task force of these advisors to guide us as we move forward with our mission. Stay tuned!


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Liz Cheney Speaks Out On Obama's Dover Photo-Op
President Obama took the White House Press Pool with him today to Dover Air Force Base for a photo-op with slain troops as their plane arrived. Only one of the fifteen families allowed the president to use the occasion for his photo-op.
Liz Cheney discussed President Obama's photo-op today at Dover Air Force Base with John Gibson.
Here's the partial transcript:
There's lying. There's a pattern here… This White House needs to understand… every single day you ask them to serve without the resources they ask for without the reinforcements they need they are in more danger. I believe there is dithering going on and there is waffling…
(On the president's photo-op at Dover) But I think that what President Bush used to do is do it without the cameras. And I don't understand sort of showing up with the White House Press Pool with photographers and asking family members if you can take pictures. That's really hard for me to get my head around. I think its an honorable and important thing for us to pay tribute. There's no greater sacrifice people make to the nation. It was a surpsising way for the president to choose to do this. I'd like to add the most important way for the president to pay tribute to those who sacrifice is to back them up.
UPDATE: Kristinn has more on Cheney's interview.
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
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Completed in 2002
The Thomas Theatre for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival provides a preeminent venue for the festival's most intimate and experimental productions. Incorporating flexible acoustic and lighting systems and fully movable modular seating, the theater supports three stage configurations, accommodating an audience of 260 to 340 people. The lobbies are open and inviting, enhancing the audience's experience by providing views of other theaters and theater goers, the active community streets of the Festival and the hills and sky across the valley.
The Thomas Theatre (formerly New Theatre) received the 2005 Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award; 2002 AIA Portland Chapter Honor Award; 2002 AIA Portland Chapter Craftsmanship Award; and was selected for exhibit at the PQ 2007 Exhibition in Prague, the world's pre-eminent scenographic exhibition as well as one of the theater design community's most important international events, celebrating innovations in theater design by exhibiting selected designs from dozens of countries.


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Descent in different places 🙂
Two Days in Vientiane
I arrived in Vientiane around 5pm and immediately went for a wander to get my bearings.
It's always weird going to a new place- I have been to Laos before but only by-passed Vientiane to go north. So map in hand I walked along Chao Anou and turned right onto Rue Setthathirath and walked as far as the Presidential Palace, turned right again and back along the promenade which skirts the Mekong River. There was a little park there which I walked through, taking photographs as I went.
Chao Anouvong Park was created in 2010 to coincide with the 450th Anniversary celebrations of Vientiane. In 1826 -1829 King Chao Anouvong led a rebellion to gain independence from Thailand. But instead of gaining independence the rebellion ended with Vientiane being completely destroyed and Anouvong was captured by the Thais, where he remained until his death a few years later. In spite of this modern Lao nationalists have turned him into a hero and erected a large bronze statue to commemorate him, which stands majestically overlooking the Mekong River.
I ended the day with a pizza and the obligatory beer Lao- when in Lao drink, the very pleasant, beer Lao.
The name, Vientiane, is derived from Pali and, taken by some, to mean "city of sandalwood". However, others claim that the name means "city of the moon", because the words for "sandalwood" and "moon" in Sanskrit are written and pronounced as "chan" in the modern language.
Vientiane passed to French rule in 1893. They rebuilt the city after its earlier destruction and many of their colonial buildings were left behind which are still evident today. There are reminders of its French past in the form of road signs- Rue Bourichane and Lane Xang Boulevard, and French style architecture, bars and boutiques. It's a sleepy little town with small roads and side streets to wander around, and it's still small enough to explore by foot, bicycle or tuk-tuk. I saw quite a few people cycling around as I was enjoying my beer.
Paying for things in Laos is rather confusing-unless you are a whiz at working out the exchange rate in your head quickly-which I am most definitely not. You can pay in Kip-which is the local currency-US dollars or Thai baht. If you pay in US dollars, particularly in smaller establishments you get the change in Kip. Currently the exchange rate is 1 US dollar=8,040 kip; 1 Thai baht=249 kip.
The next day I got up early to put my visa application in, which was the whole reason I was in Laos. I arrived at the Thai Embassy at 7.15am. It didn't open until 8.30am but I had been advised to get there early, and I was glad I did because even arriving over an hour before it opened I was still number 91. Once it opened there was more waiting to hand in my documents and pay the 1900 baht fee. I finished there around 10 am and got back in the tuk-tuk, the man had kindly waited for me-for which he received a tip on top of the already inflated cost of $20 to take me there. I am so generous sometimes, or stupid-one or the other.
Anyway, I left there and got the tuk-tuk guy to drop me at Patuxay Monument- a war monument in the centre of Vientiane. The name Patuxay or Patuxai means Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph and it was built between 1957 and 1968 to commemorate the soldiers who fought in the battle for independence from France. It is also called Patuxai Arch or the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane because it looks similar to the Arc De Triomphe in Paris, but it is of Laotian design and decorated with mythological creatures including the half female-half bird known as kinnari.
The monument is located in Patuxay Park- a beautiful little park complete with fountains and well- kept gardens- a lot of people come to enjoy these surroundings during their lunchtimes and in the evening.
Leaving the park, I walked along Avenue Lane Xang towards the Mekong River and found Wat Sisaket. Located opposite the Presidential Palace, Wat Sisaket was built in 1818 and is the oldest surviving temple in Laos. It resembles Siamese architecture with its five tier roof and surrounding terrace. This might be what kept it from being destroyed because the armies of Siam, who sacked Vientiane in 1827, used this temple as their Headquarters and housing.
Surrounding the main building there are smaller buildings with rows and rows of Buddha statues including some that were destroyed during the war and found underground during excavation in Vientiane city. The main building is called a Sim, which is the ordination hall. Inside there are murals, currently being renovated due to major deterioration. The murals depict the life of Prince Pookkharabat who won numerous battles using his magic fan. Above the murals there are several niches with tiny Buddha statues.
Outside there is, what was, the library and a Stupa, as well as some resident monks. It's an enjoyable way to spend an hour or so.
Afterwards I went to lunch and walked back to my hotel and immediately got a tuk-tuk to my next tourist destination of the day- the Buddha Park.
I find that whenever you go on tours such as this one you never know what is going on and you kind of have to put your trust into people and go with the flow. A few minutes out of town the tuk-tuk stopped and the driver got out. At first I thought that we couldn't be there already as the park was over 30 minutes away.
"OK," he said, "you wait two minutes, I get car."
OK, I thought, do I run away now or get in his car?
A few minutes later another guy pulled up in a songtaew, with the tuk-tuk guy as passenger-he got out and I got in the back.
The tuk-tuk guy said:
"200,000 kip, 25 dollars, you pay him, OK?" and off he went.
I realised why I had changed vehicle because the last few kilometres to the Buddha Park was along a very long, very bumpy dirt track and the songtaew was a bit more sturdy than the tuk-tuk. I don't think the tuk-tuk would have made it.
Also known as Xieng Khuan, the Buddha Park is located around 25km outside of Vientiane and it contains over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues set in a beautiful little clearing. The park was built by a Luang Pu Bunleua Sulitat, a Thai/Isan/Lao mystic, myth-maker, spiritual cult leader and sculpture artist. He integrated Hinduism and Buddhism-hence the different statues that can be seen at the park. He built two parks, this one on the Laos side, and the other on the Thai side of the Mekong River. The tallest structures of the Buddha Park can be seen from the Thai side.
The park attraction is the 120 metre long reclining Buddha, and there is a giant pumpkin, rather strange looking, but you can enter through a 3 metre tall demon's head and climb to the top for views across the whole park. On each of the three levels there are statues which tell the story of Hell, Earth and Heaven. I found it rather eerie because when your eyes become used to the darkness inside the statues are suddenly visible, and you feel that someone is watching.
The songtaew driver had waited for me to be a tourist and on the way back we stopped and in got four people- here we go again with the "what on earth is going on this time?" thoughts.
"They go to the market, ok?" said the driver cheerily.
"Yes, OK" I replied.
A few kilometres down the road three of them got off (clearly nowhere near any market) and said:
"Thank you."
At first I thought they were getting a free ride but they paid and were on their way. The last guy got off at the market, and then me, finally back at the hotel.
More confusion with the money continued:-
I gave the driver $26 but he looked at me with a perplexed expression on his face. (I am glad it's not only me) And this made me think that I had given him less than what he was expecting, even though I had agreed a price earlier on. He retrieved a piece of paper from the songtaew and wrote on it 200,000 and then 189,000 underneath. I then wrote 10,000 because I thought I had short-changed him. After a few minutes of conversation which neither of us really understood he looked at me quizzically and said:
I said "OK, thank-you very much," and walked off.
When I sat down for a beer I worked out that $26 is around 209,000 kip and realised that what he was trying to tell me was that the other people who had hitched a ride back had paid, and I only had to pay the difference. He was worried that I had paid too much. But I was happy to pay the extra because he had waited patiently for me at the park.
I got up the next day to several large red welts all over my body. After some research I realised they were bed-bug bites- all in a line in the same area. I had breakfast and told the reception staff-only to be offered tiger balm to stop the bites itching- I was after a refund, not tiger balm. I should have been more direct. Anyway, I checked out, nursing my welts and went to pick my passport with new Thai visa.
More waiting around, this time in the heat of midday until they opened the gates and let us sit in the shade. Once the office opened I was in and out within 15 minutes and on my way to the border to cross back into Thailand.
It took ages. The immigration officer was doing his job properly because he was asking questions of everyone. He even turned a couple of guys away. When it was my turn he asked me what I was doing in Thailand, to which I replied:
"I'm an English teacher for AUA."
"AUA?!" he squealed, "Maybe you could be my English teacher?"
"Well, I live in Bangkok and you live here, so it's a bit far," I replied, "anyway, your English is good."
"I only speak English a little," he said.
He proceeded to stamp me back into Thailand and as soon as I left the building a man came rushing towards me.
"Taxi? Where you go?" he said
"Udon," I replied, "How much?"
"800 baht"
I told him I thought it was too expensive, considering I had spent over $140 over the last two days, and started to walk towards the bus.
"400?!" he offered.
And because I wasn't feeling great and just wanted to get to the hotel quickly I agreed to the fare.
I got in his truck, not a proper taxi-his own truck, and three more people got in the back. Then I realised why he was happy to reduce his fare by half. After about an hour we dropped the three people at the airport and we went back into town to the hotel. When we arrived he gave me change of 600 baht and said:
"You give me 500?"
I replied, "You said 400."
He gave me the 600 change and I instantly felt sorry for him and gave him the extra 100. He was happy, I was less so and vowed that I wasn't giving any tips from then on in.
I arrived back in Bangkok the next afternoon, happy to have spent time in Vientiane but happier to be home at last.
A little trip to Laos
Having met up with my friend again, Triona and I decided to take a trip to Laos. Laos is the only land-locked country in SE Asia- bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
Laos is normally on the back-packer route to experience the very different, and potentially dangerous, activity of tubing. We left Bangkok on the 7pm night bus and arrived the following day at 2pm. It was such a gruelling journey but at least we got a bit of sleep on the bus-whenever you travel long distances, like this one, the buses are actually not too bad. The seats recline, there are toilets on board (on most buses), they have blankets in case it gets chilly with the air-con, they make a few stops to stretch your legs or to buy food and drinks, and some of the buses have on-route movies (mostly in Thai). When we arrived in Vientiane- the capital of Laos- it was still another 4 hour journey on very rugged roads to Vang Vieng. When we got there we realised we were in the middle of nowhere and wondered what on earth we were doing in such a place and we were ready to get on the bus and go back the way we had come- to Bangkok. It is a small back-packer oriented town, with a myriad of guest houses, bars, restaurants, internet cafes, tour agencies and mostly western tourists. Take that away and you notice the beautiful karst hill landscape that surrounds the town.
We had gone there to go tubing, which is basically floating down the river in a giant rubber ring (very different), whilst getting extremely drunk (potentially dangerous). It cost 40,000kip, which was about 2 GBP, at the time, and, well, it is a lot of fun and worth the effort of getting to Vang Vieng. We picked up our tube at 9am and a guy took us to where you launched into the river. At that time of the morning there were no bars open so we went on our merry way bobbing along down the river. It took about 2 hours and at least the first time round we got to appreciate the scenery.
Although, it got a bit hairy when Tri got propositioned by this weird guy, who appeared to be lurking in the undergrowth, and when he saw us coming he came towards us but Tri was quite a bit in front of me and started yelling to me to come closer, so I did my best to move quickly to catch up with her, paddling with my flip flops, and we managed to bob passed him and he left us alone. It was quite scary considering that we were the only two people on the river at that time of day.
The second time round, the bars on either side of the river were open and there were more people around. If you want to go to a bar you just wave at the guys and they throw a stick, attached to a rope, and you grab it and they pull you in! We got into spirit (literally) of tubing and we were pie-eyed by 2pm! It was so funny and we met loads of people at the bars or floating down the river, it was great fun.
I really don't know who thought up the idea of tubing but it seems such a good idea, however, as you will find anywhere in South East Asia, health and safety is lacking somewhat. It is so dangerous and you could easily hurt yourself coming off the massive slides or swings or letting go of the zip wires if you don't drop in the right area. Especially when you have had a few drinks. In fact I have seen several friends, back in Bangkok, with legs and arms bandaged, and the first thing you ask them, "have you been tubing"?
We had such fun, Tri and I. The currency in Laos is kip and, like I said earlier 2 GBP was around 40,000 (now it is just over 3 GBP), we just couldn't get the hang of it. We must have counted it a million times and still couldn't add it up right (that might have been the copious amounts of alcohol we had). In one of the bars we met a guy that I had met previously on Koh Tao- Ben- so we stayed and had a real laugh with him and his friends.
Then the boys left to go to the next bar and, after counting the money yet again, Tri and I decided to go and see if we could find them again. So we got back onto the river in our tubes and made our way further downstream. In some parts of the river the current was very strong and you move quite fast, so when we eventually spotted Ben and his friends, we tried to stop moving and get out but we were literally swept away with the current and ended up on a little slope where a bunch of goats were grazing, one of which looked at us totally bemused! It was hilarious we couldn't stop laughing. So after we had pulled ourselves together, we went on our way, drinks in hand, and made our way to the last bar, where we eventually met up with the guys and continued our fun packed day.
It was all part of a fantastic experience but there is so much more to Laos than tubing- Pak Ou Caves, Plains of Jars, Kuang Si Waterfalls, kayaking on the Nam Song River, Luang Prabang- to name but a few. And with the apparent lack of safety measures, causing at least 22 tourists to die during 2011, the riverside bars have since been pulled down in an attempt to make tubing a much more relaxed, and not potentially fatal, experience. The authorities have taken steps to try and bring the charm back to Vang Vieng, rather than it being a haven for raucous behaviour and drinking, as Brett Dakin, the author of Another Quiet American states, "each time a young Australian woman strolls down the street in a bikini, a bearded American smokes a joint on a guesthouse terrace, or a group of Koreans tumbles drunkenly out of a restaurant, it saps a little more of the essence of a town like Vang Vieng".